Monthly
Chapel Bulletin
March 2025
Dedicated to Saint Joseph
“I took for my patron and lord the glorious Saint Joseph, and recommended myself earnestly to him… I cannot call to mind that I have ever asked him for anything he has not granted.
…To other saints, Our Lord seems to have given grace to succor men in some special necessity. Still, to this glorious saint …to help us in all: and Our Lord would have us understand that as He was Himself subject to him upon earth—for Saint Joseph having the title of father, and being His guardian, could command Him – so now in Heaven He performs all his petitions.
I would like to persuade all men to be devout to this glorious saint …for he helps in a special way those souls who commend themselves to him…
Those who give themselves to prayer should, in a special manner, always have a devotion to Saint Joseph, for I know not how any man can think of the Queen of the Angels during the time that she suffered so much with the Infant Jesus, without giving thanks to Saint Joseph for the services he rendered them then. He who cannot find anyone to teach him how to pray, let him take this glorious saint for his master, and he will not wander out of the way.”
(Autobiography of St. Teresa of Avila, chapter 6)
Events this Month:
- March 5 – Ash Wednesday
- March 15 – Talent Night
- March 17 – St. Patrick
- March 19 –St. Joseph
- Stations, Fridays at 7:30pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST – Saint David of Wales Once, while Saint David was preaching, a dove descended to his shoulder, and the earth rose to lift him high above the people so that he could be heard. First Saturday.
SUNDAY, MARCH 2ND – QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY. Saint Agnes of Prague.
MONDAY, MARCH 3RD – Saint Katherine Drexel founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and a system of Catholic schools in the USA.
TUESDAY, MARCH 4TH – The Holy Face of Jesus. In 1843, Sister Marie of St. Peter had visions of Jesus requesting a devotion to His Holy Face, “All who honor My Holy Face in a spirit of reparation thereby perform for Me the services of the pious Veronica.” Pope Saint Pius X granted permission for the Mass of the Holy Face, and Pius XII approved the Feast of the Holy Face observance on Shrove Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5TH—ASH WEDNESDAY. The distribution of ashes reminds us of our mortality and calls us to repentance. The ashes we receive are a reminder of our sinfulness, and we should leave them on our foreheads all day as a sign of humility.
THURSDAY, MARCH 6TH – Saints Perpetua and Felicitas were martyrs in the early persecution of the Church in Africa. They are mentioned daily in the Canon of the Mass.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7TH—Saint Thomas Aquinas acquired all his wisdom at the foot of the Cross, teaching us that one hour of prayer is worth years of study. Feastday of Brother Thomas Augustine, MICM. This Friday of Lent is dedicated to the Crown of Thorns. Stations of the Cross at 7:30 pm.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8TH—Saint John of God is the patron saint of booksellers, printers, heart patients, hospitals, nurses, the sick, and firefighters and is considered the founder of the Brothers Hospitallers.
SUNDAY, MARCH 9TH – 1ST SUNDAY IN LENT. Saint Dominic Savio, the young disciple of Saint John Bosco, lived by his motto, “Death rather than sin!” Daylight Savings begins!
MONDAY, MARCH 10TH – The Forty Martyrs of Sabaste were exposed upon a frozen pond until they froze to death. One, yielding to the torture, left his companions, but a guard took his place.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12TH – Saint Gregory the Great, one of the four great Doctors of the Latin Church. Ember Day.
FRIDAY, MARCH 14TH – Saint Matilda. This Friday in Lent is dedicated to the Lance and Nails. Stations of the Cross at 7:30 pm.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH – Saint Longinus was the Roman centurion who pierced the side of Our Lord on Good Friday. His lance is kept in one of the great pillars in Saint Peter’s Basilica. Ember Day. Join us for the Saint Patrick’s Talent Night at 7:00 pm in MacIsaac Hall.
SUNDAY, MARCH 16TH – 2ND SUNDAY IN LENT. Saint Abraham.
MONDAY, MARCH 17TH – Saint Patrick spread the Faith through Ireland. His simplicity in teaching the truths of the Faith is typified by his description of the Trinity in the shamrock. Feast day of Brother Patrick Joseph, MICM.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18TH – Saint Cyril of Jerusalem was made a Doctor of the Church for his simple and clear explanations of the Catholic Faith.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19TH—Saint Joseph was “a just man.” This praise bestowed by the Holy Ghost, and the privilege of having been chosen by God as the foster father of Jesus and the spouse of the Virgin Mother, are the foundations of the honor paid to Saint Joseph by the Church. Let us go to Saint Joseph in all our needs and ask him for the grace of a holy death.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21ST—Saint Benedict, through the writing of his Rule and founding at Monte Cassino, is revered as the Father of Western Monasticism. His motto of religious life was: Pray and Work. This Friday in Lent is dedicated to the Holy Shroud. Stations of the Cross at 7:30 pm.
SUNDAY, MARCH 23RD – 3RD SUNDAY IN LENT. Our Lady of Victories.
MONDAY, MARCH 24TH – Saint Gabriel the Archangel was chosen by God to bring the message of the Annunciation. The name Gabriel means strength of God.
TUESDAY, MARCH 25TH – THE ANNUNCIATION. Today, the Church recalls the most significant event in history, the Incarnation of Our Lord. On this day, the Word was made flesh and united to Itself forever the humanity of Jesus. Her simple Fiat (Be it done) was the dawn of our salvation!
THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH—Saint John Damascene explained the theological significance of venerating images in clear, deep, and evocative language. For this reason, he has been named the “Doctor of Christian Art.”
FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH—Saint John Capistrano studied under Saint Bernardine of Siena, who inspired him to institute the devotion to the holy Names of Jesus and Mary. His melodic last name, Capistrano, was immortalized by his Franciscan brothers when they named a large mission in Southern California in his honor. This Friday in Lent is dedicated to the Five Wounds. Stations of the Cross at 7:30 pm.
SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH – 4TH SUNDAY IN LENT. Saint John Climacus.
MONDAY, MARCH 31ST—Our Lady of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem. After finding the True Cross in Jerusalem, Saint Helen carried a portion of it to Rome, where she built a basilica to house it. Today, it is still seen and venerated along with other precious relics of the Passion.
Unfailing Prayer to Saint Joseph
O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.
O Saint Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.
O Saint Joseph, I never grow weary of contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him close in my name, kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. Saint Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for me. Amen.
